Seed Production Technician — Data-Driven & Safety-Focused

Syngenta; Cokato (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k plan with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is hiring for a field/production operator to operate equipment and systems on site in Minnesota. You will drive forklifts, support packaging, conditioning and treating processes, and assist with field activities and data collection.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, solid record-keeping, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds. You’ll work with SAP/SMMS/WMS systems and uphold QA/QC standards in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work multiple shifts.
• Able to perform manual labor tasks, such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Able to lift, push, pull up to 70 pounds.
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents.
• Ability to effectively work in assigned areas of plant, such as warehouse, packaging, treating.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and systems in accordance with site specific activities.
• Drive forklifts, operate pallet wraps, support conditioning, packaging, and treating systems.
• May assist in managing field activities such as planting, field observations, harvest activities and data collection.
• May participate in field activities such as rouging, detasseling, etc.
• Provide support in process order tracking, administrative procedures, maintenance orders and production information leveraging data systems (SAP, SMMS, WMS).
• Assist in keeping metrics and other information current on visual boards/data dashboards to drive teamwork and support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Manual labor

Record-keeping

Safety procedures

SCADA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is hiring for a field/production operator to operate equipment and systems on site in Minnesota. You will drive forklifts, support packaging, conditioning and treating processes, and assist with field activities and data collection.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, solid record-keeping, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds. You’ll work with SAP/SMMS/WMS systems and uphold QA/QC standards in a safety-focused environment.